Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026: Dates, Draws and Player Guide
The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters runs from October 7 to October 18 at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center, featuring a total prize pool of US$9,415,725.
Valentin Vacherot enters the tournament carrying the mantle of defending champion after a historic run in 2025. Vacherot defeated his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the previous singles final, claiming the title as the then-World No. 204 to become the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion in history. In the doubles draw last year, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz captured the crown by defeating Andre Goransson and Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-4.
The tournament field brings together elite international competitors alongside local wildcards. Alongside Zverev, Alcaraz, and Djokovic, players scheduled to compete include Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev, and Flavio Cobolli. Meanwhile, Buyunchaokete, Wu Yibing, and Zhang Zhizhen lead the home charge for Chinese players on the hard courts of Shanghai.
Tournament Schedule and Draw Details
The official singles and doubles draw for the Rolex Shanghai Masters takes place on Monday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m. local China Standard Time. Qualifying rounds run on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday, October 6, starting at 12 p.m.
Main draw action officially begins on Wednesday, October 7, and continues through Sunday, October 18. Match start times for the second week span 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. from Wednesday through Friday. Saturday, October 11 features doubles matches at 2 p.m. followed by singles matches not before 4:30 p.m. The singles final is scheduled for Sunday, October 12 not before 4:30 p.m., while the doubles final concludes the tournament on Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
Prize Money and Ranking Points Breakdown
The US$9,415,725 total prize fund distributes financial compensation and FedEx ATP Rankings points across both singles and doubles draws. Singles competitors earn compensation ranging from the winner’s share down to first-round exits.
The singles champion takes home US$1,151,380 and 1000 ranking points. The finalist collects US$612,340 and 650 points, while semi-finalists earn US$340,190 and 400 points. Quarter-finalists secure US$193,645 and 200 points. Players reaching the Round of 16 receive US$105,720 and 100 points, and those advancing to the Round of 32 pocket US$61,865 and 50 points. Second-round participants earn US$36,110 and 30 points, with first-round competitors securing US$23,760 and 10 points.
In the doubles competition, per team, the winners earn US$468,200 and 1000 points. Finalists receive US$247,870 and 600 points, semi-finalists take US$133,110 and 360 points, and quarter-finalists secure US$66,570 and 180 points. Second-round doubles teams claim US$35,700 and 90 points, while first-round participants receive US$19,510 with zero points.
Historical Records at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center
Established in 2009 and directed by Michael A. Lueveno, the Shanghai tournament. Novak Djokovic holds the tournament record for the most singles titles with four victories, alongside holding the record for the most match wins in Shanghai at 43.
Age extremes at the tournament feature Roger Federer, who won the title at age 36 in 2017 to stand as the oldest champion, and Jannik Sinner, who claimed the trophy at age 23 in 2024 as the youngest champion. Djokovic in 2015 and Sinner in 2024 share the distinction of highest-ranked champion at World No. 1. No Chinese player has yet captured the singles title at the tournament.
Fans can watch the matches live via TennisTV or follow updates across social media platforms using the official hashtag #RolexShanghaiMasters.